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Lastec, 2018 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Lastec, LLC 8180 W.
Read This Manual BEFORE Operating The Articulator .......... 1-2 Product Registration ....................1-3 If You Need To Order Parts ..................1-3 Lastec Product Warranty ................... 1-4 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties ..............1-6 Servicing The Articulator ..................1-6 Warranty Registration ....................1-7...
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Every 50 Operating Hours..................5-3 Every 200 Operating Hours..................5-3 Every 500 Operating Hours..................5-4 Annual ........................5-4 Articulator Specifications..................5-4 Articulator Maintenance Chart .................. 5-5 5.10 Torque Values ......................5-6 5.11 Lubrication Points ..................... 5-7 5.12 Urethane Bushings..................... 5-8 Lastec//021819 Table of Contents...
Keep this manual on hand at all times for ready reference. The designed and tested safety of the Articulator is dependent upon its operation within the guidelines and limita- tions outlined in this manual. Always adhere to all the safety rules presented in this man- ual. Lastec//021819 To The Owner...
These numbers can be found on the serial number plate which is permanently affixed to the mower. You should now fill out the warranty registration form online at www.lastec.com or located in the back of this section. This form must be completed and returned to the fac- tory within fifteen (15) days of purchase in order to validate the warranty.
Lastec Product Warranty LASTEC LIMITED GOLF & TURF WARRANTY Lastec (“warrantor”), with its place of business at 8180 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214 war- rants as stated herein to the original purchaser (“purchaser”) for two (2) years or 2000 hours* of equipment use, whichever comes first, on parts and one (1) year of labor for equipment use from the date of purchase from Lastec (“warrantor”), that the equipment manufactured by warrantor and...
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Warranty Parts Return Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been submitted for warranty. The ser- vice department will issue an RMA number. The part must be returned within 30 days of the requested return date. Parts not returned within 30 days of the RMA issue date will result in rejec- tion of claim.
Lastec parts, and has trained mechanics on hand. Be sure to complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and return to Lastec within 15 days of the purchase of the Articulator. This will aid you, Lastec, and Lastec dis- tributor in warranting and servicing of your Articulator.
How did you hear about Lastec? Who referred you to Lastec? Who was the salesman that assisted you? Please check the box to your left if you would not allow Lastec to use your company's name for marketing purposes. To The Owner Lastec//021819...
Safety Decals and Symbols The following safety symbols are used on the deck. Operators should become familiar with these symbols and heed the warnings where they appear on the deck. Attention! Pinching/Crushing Danger! Lastec//021819 Safety Information...
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Safety Information Safety Decals and Symbols Caution! Rotating Blades! Keep Hands and Feet Away from Blades! Keep Covers Locked Down Pinch Point! Read the Manual! Remove the Key! Rotating Parts! Rotating Shaft! Stay Away! Thrown Objects! Safety Information Lastec//021819...
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but the deck may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. Lastec reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to the deck as may be necessary without prior notification.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of all Lastec products. Unfor- tunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single care- less act of an operator.
Verify that the deck is properly mounted, set up, adjusted, and in good operating condition. Always perform the pre-operation equipment inspection and the appropriate mainte- nance schedule (Section 5) before operating the deck. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Lastec//021819 Safety Information...
Be sure that all auxiliary equipment switches (blades, lights, etc.) are in the OFF position before attempting to start the engine. Be sure your drive unit is equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protection System), and be sure to wear your seat belt. Safety Information Lastec//021819...
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Never adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport position while the blades are engaged. Never engage the blades with the mower decks raised into transport position. Never place your hands or feet under the deck while the engine is running. Lastec//021819 Safety Information...
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Do not allow extended running of drive unit engine indoors - exhaust fumes are deadly. Safety Information Lastec//021819...
Verify that all warning labels and decals are properly installed, visible, and legible. Always remove debris from the top and bottom of the deck after each use. 2-10 Lastec//021819 Safety Information...
Sand chipped or scratched areas and re-paint them to prevent rust during storage. Lubricate all moving parts of the drive unit and deck to prevent rust during storage. Always remove the PTO shaft for storage. Always lock the safety pins on the raised decks. Safety Information Lastec//021819 2-11...
5. Turn on tractor in order to run the hydraulics. Lift deck until leveling arms can be reattached to the push arms. After reattaching leveling arms, release the hydraulics. Lastec//021819 Initial Set-Up...
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Removing the center bolt in the yoke and fit through a lower link. 2 in 10. Repeat adjustments as needed. 11. Complete the entire Initial Set-Up section of this manual before attempting to operate the Articulator. Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819...
Articulator at their furthest point from one another. This should represent your maximum PTO shaft extension. 8. The Bondoli PTO shaft should maintain a minimum engagement of 1/3 of the total com- pressed shaft length. Lastec//021819 Initial Set-Up...
3. If any deck does not fall within this range, place 2” blocks underneath the front and back of each deck. Make sure that the 2” blocks are positioned on a flat surface. The 2” blocks need to be positioned at the closest point to each wheel. Lastec//021819 Initial Set-Up...
The leveling on the front yokes was preset at the factory, and should not need adjustment. In case of accident or equipment damage, additional or replacement spacers may be obtained from your Lastec dealer, if necessary.
Contact your Lastec distributor for the proper belt lengths for your Articulator. Be sure that the idler tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If for some reason this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension the belts.
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If the belt you are check- ing is new, and the idler tensioner pivots to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your Lastec dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Articulator.
Always replace any damaged, dull, or missing blades before operating the Articulator. The rec- ommended torque value for the blade bolts is 75 ft/lbs. Contact your Lastec distributor for further information about optional blades available. 3-10 Lastec//021819...
Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly mounted, and in good condi- tion. Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, neglected tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards or projectile hazards. Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-11...
3.13 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist Perform the following equipment inspection prior to each operation of the Articulator. With the tractor and Articulator parked on level ground, verify that the Articulator is properly mounted to the tractor and secure. Verify that the PTO shaft is properly mounted and secure, and the PTO shaft cover retaining chains ...
To lift the deck for storage or transport when the deck is detached from the drive unit, use the lift brackets as shown below. NOTE: Always fold up the two outside decks for easy transportation and use the safety pins to lock the outside decks in the upright position. Lift Bracket Lift Bracket 100_105 Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures...
Damage to equipment, serious personal injury, or fatal injury can result! The Articulator mowing decks come leveled from the Lastec factory. Should deck leveling be necessary during maintenance, see the section on Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment in the Set-Up section of this manual.
Complete the Initial Set-Up section of this manual BEFORE attempting to operate the Articulator. After transporting to the work area, remove the deck safety cables and lower the Articulator into cutting position. Be sure the Articulator is not positioned over any debris or loose objects. Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures...
The Low Lift Blade will also help reduce cutter deck blowout during the conditions stated above. High-Lift Blade (Part No. P128) High-Lift Blade is recommended for cool season grasses and cut heights of 2” and above, unless in sandy conditions. These blades are shipped standard on all mowers. Operating Procedures Lastec//021819...
If you are not familiar with backing techniques, practice in an open area to develop the required skills before operating the Articulator. When backing up with the articulator, with the blades on or off, you must carefully watch Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures...
If, when cutting excessively wet or tall grass at reduced ground speed, you still do not get adequate grass discharge, consider making two passes over the area. Operating Procedures Lastec//021819...
Deck Height < 2” = Set the anti-scalp wheels to the top hole, Deck Height 2” to 3” = Set the anti-scalp wheels to the center hole, Deck Height > 3” = Set the anti-scalp wheels to the bottom hole. Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures...
Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, mis- placed tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards or projectile hazards. Clean off decks of any dirt, grease or oil. Clean and gauge wheels to reset the bearing pre-loads. (Reference Service Bulletin SB-0149) Lastec//021819 Maintenance...
Check and clean, if necessary, any debris that may have accumulated during operation. Check gearbox lube level and condition. Every 200 Operating Hours Change the gearbox oil (28 ounces SAE 80W-90 Grade gear oil). Maintenance Lastec//021819...
Inspect All Blade Spindle Bearings for Wear, Damage, Debris, & Proper Installation Re-pack All Wheel Bearings Inspect All Component Parts And Wear Points Replace gearbox shaft seals * First 8 hours, then every 50 after that. ** First 50 hours, then every 200 afer that. Maintenance Lastec Mowers/021819...
Maintenance Lubrication Points 5.11 Lubrication Points See Figure 5-1. The Articulator lubrication points are shown below. 100_050 IMPORTANT! Each wheel also has a fitting to be greased every 8 hours of operation. Maintenance Lastec//021819...
CAUTION! Bolts holding urethane bushings must remain tight. Caution Urethane bushings are used Spacer must be throughout all Lastec mowers drawn tight in various applications, includ- framework by bolt ing (but not limited to) articu- lating deck hinges and rocker Spacer arms.
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